Ragupathy v. The Regional Passport Officer, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai
Case at a glance
- Bench
- R VIJAYAKUMAR
Outcome
Disposed of
With the above observations, the writ petition stands disposed of
Provisions considered
- Constitution of India art. 226
- Indian Penal Code, 1860 ss. 143, 147, 269, 294(b), 343, 427, 452, 506(ii)
Key paragraphs
- Para 22. The Inspector of Police, Ambiligai police Station, Oddanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District. ... RespondentsPrayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to issuance of the passport based…
Judgment
W.P.(MD)No.35007 of 2025BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURTDATED: 11.12.2025CORAM:THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMARW.P.(MD).No.35007 of 2025 Ragupathy... PetitionerVs.
The Regional Passport Officer, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai.
The Inspector of Police, Ambiligai police Station, Oddanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District. ... RespondentsPrayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to issuance of the passport based on the petitioners application in File No.MD6065898589025 dated 20.11.2025.For Petitioner: Mr.T.RamasamyFor R1: Mr.P.M.VishnuvardhanFor R2: Mr.S.Prakash Government Advocate (Crl. Side)1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.35007 of 2025ORDERThe present writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus as against the 1st respondent for issuance of passport based upon the petitioner's application dated 20.11.2025. 2. The learned counsel appearing for the respondent brought to the notice of the Court the following cases as against the writ petitioner:- No.Police StationCr.No&OffencesStage1Ambilikkai P.S.133/2022 u/s 4A(1-a) of TNOPPD ActFinal Report filed before the Learned JM, Oddanchatram on 23.12.2023 – Not Taken on File.2Ambilikkai P.S.53/2024 u/s 4AA(1b), 4AA(4) of TNOPPD ActFinal Report filed before the Learned JM, Oddanchatram on 10.08.2024 – Not Taken on File.3Oddanchatram P.S.415/2019 u/s 147, 294(b), 427, 452, 506(ii) of IPC and S.4 of TNPHW ActFinal Report filed before the Learned JM, Oddanchatram on 11.10.2019 – Not Taken on File.4Oddanchatram P.S.1063/2021 u/s 294(b), 323, 506(i) of IPCFinal Report filed before the Learned JM, Oddanchatram on 18.10.2021 – Not Taken on File.2/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.35007 of 20255Oddanchatram P.S.467/2023 u/s 4A(1a) of TNOPPD ActFinal Report filed before the Learned JM, Oddanchatram on 10.11.2023 – Not Taken on File.6Keeranur P.S.91/2022 u/s 143, 341 IPCFinal Report filed before the Learned JM, Palani on 09.12.2022 – Pending Trial in S.T.C.No.1769/20227Oddanchatram P.S.2404/2023 u/s 143, 269, 343 IPC & 3 of Epidemic Disease ActReferred8Oddanchatram P.S.203/2017 u/s 143, 188, 341 IPCReferred9Oddanchatram P.S.407/2019 u/s 143, 188, 341 IPCReferred10Oddanchatram P.S.262/2019 u/s 151 CrPCReferred11Oddanchatram P.S.378/2018 u/s 4(1) f TNOPPD ActReferred12Ambilikkai P.S.430/2021 u/s 269 of IPCReferred13Ambilikkai P.S.29/2025 u/s 170 BNSSReferred3.
A perusal of the above said facts would clearly reveal that the referred charge sheet have been filed in Sl.No.7 to 13. As far as criminal case in Crime No.91 of 2023 on the file of Keeranur Police station is concerned, charge sheet has been laid in STC.No.1769 of 2022 and the same is pending on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Palani. 3/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.35007 of 20254. As far as the other criminal cases which are shown in the tabular column is concerned, though charge sheet have been filed long before Cr.No.91/2023 and the same have not been taken on file and have been returned due to certain defects. 5. In view of the above said facts, the petitioner is directed to approach the trial Court in STC.No.1769 of 2022 seeking the prior permission of the Court to go abroad. In case if any such application is filed, same shall be disposed of within a period of four weeks.
Operative part
Based upon the orders to be passed, the 1st respondent is directed to proceed in accordance with law. 6. With the above observations, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 11.12.2025NCC :yes/NoIndex :yes/NoInternet:yes/Norgm4/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.35007 of 2025To1. The Regional Passport Officer, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai. 2. The Inspector of Police, Ambiligai police Station, Oddanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District. 5/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.35007 of 2025R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J. rgmW.P.(MD).No.35007 of 202511.12.20256/6
Questions this judgment answers
What did the Court decide in this case?
The Court recorded the following disposition: With the above observations, the writ petition stands disposed of
Which statutory provisions did this judgment involve?
Constitution of India — art. 226; Indian Penal Code, 1860 — ss. 143, 147, 269, 294(b), 343, 427, 452, 506(ii).
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